THE JOB
We are seeking an Accounting Manager for the Live Nation Concerts division, a segment of the Live Nation live music business.
This position oversees accounting and control in a corporate setting, and interacts with multiple divisions, including the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
This person must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to multitask.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Establish, implement, and enforce financial and reporting policies and standards in compliance with GAAP and FASB, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC and the requirements of other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Perform and supervise month-end close tasks as assigned including preparation and review of general ledger entries, analysis and completion of corporate Balance Sheet and P&L reports
- Review period close submissions and assist in month / quarter end reporting package consolidation
- Complete various balance sheet schedules to be used by senior management in monthly and quarterly financial statement reviews
- Complete detail reviews regional and / or divisional balance sheets providing accounting guidance as needed.
- Assist in managing central accounting team ensuring compliance with company’s policies and objectives.
- Ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial statements and reporting, and to ensure that policies and procedures meet other organizational objectives and needs.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures / policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Interface with company’s external and internal auditors.
- Foster a culture that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity and ethical behavior and cooperation in all business activities.
- Undertake special projects and / or general management assignments as requested by senior management.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred. MBA a plus
- 7-10 years of comparable work experience
- The successful candidate will have directed an accounting and control organization of relevant size and complexity through a period of sustained growth.
First-hand experience in the corporate office of a global, publicly traded company with multi-national locations and revenue greater than $1 billion is strongly preferred.
- Strong accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company.
- ERP experience, preferably Oracle, but equivalent is sufficient
- Experience and confidence dealing with auditors, senior management and divisional operations.
- Experience developing and coaching teams to perform at new levels of achievement.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time.
- Be able to delegate responsibility and authority to the lowest appropriate level yet be willing to participate directly and actively as required.
- Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19.
Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within 24 hours of entering an office.
BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits :
- HEALTH : Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- YOURSELF : Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
- WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
- FAMILY : New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
- CAREER : Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
- OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network